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[Closed] New Bike for Summer - (650B)

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New build - completed in time to see out the rest of summer.

Wheels are 650B .. (27.5") Frame is from a "Haro Beasley" Re-sprayed matte black .. Built up with a 70mm thomson stem and a lo-rise bar. 1x9 Set-up with 11-34 / 36t e13 c.ring. Fork is an X-fusion Velvet (100mm)

It feels awesome, I've only taken it around the park next to my house so far but it makes want to ride like a hooligan - front is easy to pop-up - manuals are a breeze. Jumping down stairs and all sorts. I usually build Racier bikes - with longer stems and In-line posts .. It's a nice change to have one so 'wheelable'

Gonna be back in Yorkshire (live in London at the mo) in July for a few blasts across Ilkley moor etc.

Sadly, the government has decreed my lawn an SSSI so I can't mow it (honest)


 
Posted : 15/06/2011 12:31 pm
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Looks nice, but odd rims? Also, shouldn't you have 650b written all over it, otherwise how will people notice?


 
Posted : 15/06/2011 12:33 pm
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Realman,

The front rim is a 35mm DH rim (but lightish) so it makes the tyre profile flatter/ better for cornering at speed - (no rolling over the side) It's also tubeless.

Rear Rim is much more XC - narrower for less contact pitch = more speed! - And built with Rev Race spokes. Front hub ProII / rear XTR.

The colour is a bit of fun ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 15/06/2011 12:38 pm
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you could have at least got the same colour rims! i like it though


 
Posted : 15/06/2011 12:40 pm
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That looks properly good!


 
Posted : 15/06/2011 12:40 pm
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very nice job. like it a lot.


 
Posted : 15/06/2011 1:02 pm
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really nice bike!

hey, could you please help?
where can I get 650b wheels?
please reply to gespin8 AT yahoo DOT gr
thanks!


 
Posted : 30/06/2011 11:56 am
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Looks like something you threw together out of spares, the random splashes of colour don't work for me at all. As long as you like it.


 
Posted : 30/06/2011 12:17 pm